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Bus stop
The sign indicates that there is a bus stop at the location and that the provisions of the traffic rules concerning stops apply. The sign may be placed on a bus shelter and on a timetable.
When you see the sign
Be prepared for buses stopping or pulling out, and for passengers who may step into or cross the road. Do not stop at the bus stop or within 20 metres of the sign, unless you are only dropping off or picking up a passenger without obstructing the bus.
Rules
- It is prohibited to stop at the bus stop or within 20 metres of the bus-stop sign.
- Briefly dropping off or picking up passengers is permitted provided that you do not obstruct a bus in scheduled service.
- On roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or lower, you must reduce your speed and, if necessary, stop when a bus signals that it intends to leave the bus stop.
- The bus driver is also required to act with due care and avoid creating a hazard when pulling out from the bus stop.
- The sign indicates a bus stop, not the start of a public-transport lane.
Tips
- Look for the bus's turn signal and let it pull out when the rule for speed limits of 60 km/h or lower applies.
- Reduce your speed and pay particular attention to pedestrians who may emerge in front of or behind a stationary bus.
- If you are dropping off a passenger, preferably choose another location so that the bus stop remains clear for the bus.
- Keep a good lateral distance when passing a bus, because passengers may move close to the carriageway.
Common misconceptions
- Many people think that the sign marks the start of a public-transport lane. It only indicates a bus stop.
- Some people think it is permitted to park by the sign when no bus is visible. The no-stopping rule applies regardless of whether a bus is there.
- A common mistake is to assume that a bus always has an unconditional right of way when pulling out from a bus stop. The duty to reduce speed and, if necessary, stop applies on roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or lower, and the bus driver must still avoid creating a hazard.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt indicates that a heavy-traffic lane begins.
- BIt indicates a bus stop.
- CIt indicates that a kollektivfelt (bus lane) begins.
- DIt indicates that a motortrafikkveg (motor traffic road) begins.
Medium
You are driving on a road with a speed limit of 60 km/t. A bus signals that it intends to pull out from the location marked by the sign. What should you do?
- AAlways stop immediately because the bus has unconditional priority.
- BIncrease your speed to pass before the bus begins to pull out.
- CMaintain your speed because the bus always has a duty to yield when pulling out.
- DReduce your speed and stop if necessary to let the bus pull out.
Hard
You want to let a passenger out 10 meters from the sign. The stop will be very brief and will not obstruct a bus in scheduled service. What is permitted?
- AYou may stop only when you are at least 20 meters away.
- BYou may park there as long as no bus is visible.
- CYou may stop only if you use the hazard warning lights.
- DYou may stop briefly to let the passenger out.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, you may be asked about the distance from the sign: You must not stop at the bus stop or within 20 metres of the bus-stop sign. Also note that the rule requiring you to let a bus pull out is linked to speed limits of 60 km/h or lower.
Did you know
The sign may be placed directly on a bus shelter or timetable board, not only on a separate signpost. The provisions of the traffic regulations concerning bus stops nevertheless apply in the same way.
Frequently asked questions
Can I park by the sign if no bus is coming?
No. It is prohibited to stop at the bus stop or within 20 metres of the sign, and parking also involves stopping.
Can I drop off a passenger at the bus stop?
Yes, briefly dropping off or picking up a passenger may be permitted provided that you do not obstruct a bus in scheduled service. You must move your car immediately if you are causing an obstruction.
Must I always let a bus pull out from the bus stop?
On roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or lower, you must reduce your speed and, if necessary, stop when the bus signals that it intends to pull out. The bus driver must also act with due care and avoid creating a hazard.
Does the sign mean that the lane is reserved for buses?
No. The sign marks a bus stop, while a public-transport lane is indicated by a separate sign.
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